Q1: 1. What is the purpose of Section 307 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) To direct the tender of pardon to an accused
• B) B) To establish the procedure for bail applications
• C) C) To define the scope of witness protection
• D) D) To regulate the trial process

Q2: Correct Answer: A) To direct the tender of pardon to an accused

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Q3: 2. When can the power to direct the tender of pardon be exercised under Section 307?

• A) A) Only during the investigation stage
• B) B) Only during the trial stage
• C) C) At any stage of the inquiry or trial
• D) D) Only after the conviction

Q4: Correct Answer: C) At any stage of the inquiry or trial

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Q5: 3. Who has the authority to direct the tender of pardon under Section 307?

• A) A) Investigating Officer
• B) B) Public Prosecutor
• C) C) Judicial Magistrate
• D) D) Sessions Judge

Q6: Correct Answer: D) Sessions Judge

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Q7: 4. In which situation can the court exercise the power to direct the tender of pardon?

• A) A) When the accused is a minor
• B) B) When the accused is a first-time offender
• C) C) When the accused is a co-accused
• D) D) When the accused is the main witness

Q8: Correct Answer: C) When the accused is a co-accused

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Q9: 5. What is the significance of tendering pardon under Section 307?

• A) A) It guarantees immunity from prosecution
• B) B) It compels the accused to disclose the truth
• C) C) It automatically leads to acquittal
• D) D) It shifts the burden of proof to the prosecution

Q10: Correct Answer: B) It compels the accused to disclose the truth

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Q11: 6. How does the tender of pardon impact the co-accused of the accused who is pardoned?

• A) A) The co-accused is automatically acquitted
• B) B) The co-accused becomes a prosecution witness
• C) C) The co-accused is immune from prosecution
• D) D) The co-accused can no longer be tried

Q12: Correct Answer: B) The co-accused becomes a prosecution witness

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Q13: 7. Can a person who has been tendered pardon under Section 307 be compelled to testify against themselves?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with consent
• D) D) Only in certain cases

Q14: Correct Answer: B) No

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Q15: 8. What happens if a person who has been tendered pardon under Section 307 fails to comply with the conditions?

• A) A) They are immediately arrested
• B) B) They lose the right to trial
• C) C) Their pardon becomes void
• D) D) They are fined

Q16: Correct Answer: C) Their pardon becomes void

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Q17: 9. How does the tender of pardon affect the credibility of the pardoned person as a witness?

• A) A) It enhances their credibility
• B) B) It diminishes their credibility
• C) C) It has no impact on credibility
• D) D) It leads to automatic acquittal

Q18: Correct Answer: A) It enhances their credibility

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Q19: 10. Can a person who has been tendered pardon under Section 307 be cross-examined during trial?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with special permission
• D) D) Only by the defense attorney

Q20: Correct Answer: A) Yes

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Q21: 11. In a real-life scenario, how can the power to direct the tender of pardon help in unraveling a complex criminal conspiracy?

• A) A) By encouraging accomplices to turn witnesses
• B) B) By granting immunity to all involved parties
• C) C) By speeding up the trial process
• D) D) By eliminating the need for evidence

Q22: Correct Answer: A) By encouraging accomplices to turn witnesses

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Q23: 12. When investigating a white-collar crime, how can the use of Section 307 aid in obtaining crucial information from an insider?

• A) A) By avoiding the need for investigation
• B) B) By granting full immunity to the suspect
• C) C) By compelling the suspect to cooperate in exchange for pardon
• D) D) By allowing the suspect to choose the trial venue

Q24: Correct Answer: C) By compelling the suspect to cooperate in exchange for pardon

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Q25: 13. What role does the public prosecutor play in the process of tendering pardon under Section 307?

• A) A) Initiates the pardon process
• B) B) Acts as a defense attorney for the accused
• C) C) Decides the punishment for the accused
• D) D) Serves as a witness in the trial

Q26: Correct Answer: A) Initiates the pardon process

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Q27: 14. How does the tender of pardon impact the prosecution's case against the accused?

• A) A) Strengthens the case
• B) B) Weakens the case
• C) C) Halts the prosecution
• D) D) Shifts the burden to the defense

Q28: Correct Answer: A) Strengthens the case

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Q29: 15. In a situation where multiple co-accused are involved in a crime, how does the court decide whom to tender pardon under Section 307?

• A) A) Based on seniority
• B) B) Based on the severity of the crime
• C) C) Based on the willingness to cooperate
• D) D) Based on random selection

Q30: Correct Answer: C) Based on the willingness to cooperate

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Q31: 16. How does the tender of pardon under Section 307 contribute to expediting the judicial process?

• A) A) By eliminating the need for trial
• B) B) By reducing the number of witnesses
• C) C) By encouraging plea bargains
• D) D) By delaying the trial proceedings

Q32: Correct Answer: C) By encouraging plea bargains

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Q33: 17. What safeguards are in place to prevent misuse of the power to direct tender of pardon under Section 307?

• A) A) Judicial oversight
• B) B) Executive intervention
• C) C) Public voting
• D) D) Media scrutiny

Q34: Correct Answer: A) Judicial oversight

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Q35: 18. Can a person who has been tendered pardon under Section 307 be subjected to further prosecution in the same case?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with fresh evidence
• D) D) Only with court approval

Q36: Correct Answer: B) No

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Q37: 19. How does the tender of pardon under Section 307 impact the sentencing of the accused?

• A) A) Leads to automatic acquittal
• B) B) Reduces the severity of punishment
• C) C) Increases the punishment
• D) D) Has no impact on sentencing

Q38: Correct Answer: B) Reduces the severity of punishment

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Q39: 20. In a real-life scenario involving a criminal gang, how can the use of Section 307 lead to dismantling the organization?

• A) A) By pardoning all members
• B) B) By forcing key members to turn witnesses
• C) C) By granting immunity to all members
• D) D) By eliminating the need for trials

Q40: Correct Answer: B) By forcing key members to turn witnesses

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Q41: 21. Under what circumstances can the court refuse to tender pardon to an accused under Section 307?

• A) A) If the accused is a minor
• B) B) If the accused is a repeat offender
• C) C) If the accused refuses to cooperate
• D) D) If the accused pays a fine

Q42: Correct Answer: C) If the accused refuses to cooperate

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Q43: 22. How does the tender of pardon under Section 307 impact the right to fair trial of the accused?

• A) A) Enhances the right to fair trial
• B) B) Diminishes the right to fair trial
• C) C) Eliminates the right to fair trial
• D) D) Has no impact on the right to fair trial

Q44: Correct Answer: A) Enhances the right to fair trial

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Q45: 23. In a corruption case involving multiple parties, how can the use of Section 307 ensure accountability and transparency?

• A) A) By pardoning all parties involved
• B) B) By compelling key witnesses to testify
• C) C) By delaying the trial indefinitely
• D) D) By accepting bribes as pardon

Q46: Correct Answer: B) By compelling key witnesses to testify

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Q47: 24. How does the tender of pardon under Section 307 align with the principles of justice and truth-seeking in the legal system?

• A) A) By promoting dishonesty
• B) B) By hindering investigations
• C) C) By incentivizing truth disclosure
• D) D) By ignoring witness testimonies

Q48: Correct Answer: C) By incentivizing truth disclosure

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Q49: 25. What implications does the tender of pardon under Section 307 have on the overall credibility of witness testimonies in a trial?

• A) A) Increases credibility
• B) B) Decreases credibility
• C) C) Nullifies credibility
• D) D) Has no impact on credibility

Q50: Correct Answer: A) Increases credibility

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